--- title: "2014 Chevrolet Equinox Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2014" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2014 Chevrolet Equinox parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. 2nd generation, 2012-2017, Compact/mid-size crossover SUV (Theta platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-30, 5 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 48 (H6) | | Tire size | P225/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 24" / 17" / 13" rear | | Max towing | 3,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | ACDelco CF185 (GM 13508023) | ## Specifications for the 2012-2017 Equinox ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/specs). These specifications are shared across every Equinox of the 2nd generation generation. See the [2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017) for the full picture, or the [Chevrolet Equinox guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox) to compare every generation. ## Known problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox 6 of the 6 issues we track for the 2012-2017 generation are documented against the 2014 model year. ### 2.4L excessive oil consumption (worn piston rings) (major) The defining fault of this generation: oil-control rings on the 2.4L Ecotec stick and wear, and the engine burns oil, often 1 quart per 1,000-2,000 miles, which in turn takes out timing chains and, if run dry, the whole engine. GM issued Special Coverage 15285 and later N192291100 (7 years 6 months / 120,000 mi) covering piston-assembly replacement, and settled class-action suits; a separate suit alleged 2014-2017 models have the same defect. Most coverage windows have now expired, so buy used examples only after a compression/consumption check. GM Special Coverage 15285 / N192291100. Typical cost: Was free under special coverage; $2,500-$4,500 for pistons/rings out of coverage. ### 2.4L timing chain stretch/wear (moderate) Closely linked to the oil-consumption problem. Low oil accelerates chain and guide wear. Symptoms are a rattle on cold start and codes P0008/P0016/P0017; unaddressed, a jumped chain can bend valves. Keeping the crankcase full and oil changes on schedule is the best prevention. Typical cost: $900-$1,800 for chain, guides and tensioner. ### Windshield wiper failure (two recalls) (moderate) Wiper systems on this generation failed two separate ways: 2013 models were recalled (NHTSA 16V-582, ~368,000 vehicles) for wiper motor gear corrosion, and 2014-2015 models were recalled (NHTSA 22V-165) after investigation EA19-005 found the wiper module's plastic ball joints corrode and pop apart, killing one or both wipers. Dealers repair free. Check your VIN. NHTSA 16V-582 (2013); NHTSA 22V-165 (2014-2015). Typical cost: Free under recall; ~$150-$400 for a wiper module out of recall scope. ### Camshaft actuator / VVT solenoid faults (2.4L) (minor) Check-engine lights with camshaft position codes (P0010-P0014) are common on the 2.4L, caused by sticking camshaft actuator solenoids, often aggravated by dirty or low oil. Usually a straightforward solenoid replacement; a genuinely worn actuator costs more. Typical cost: $150-$450. ### StabiliTrak / electrical gremlins from a corroded negative battery cable (minor) Random StabiliTrak/traction-control warnings, no-crank events, and flickering electronics on this generation frequently trace to a corroded negative battery cable or ground connection, a cheap, well-known fix that gets misdiagnosed as bigger problems. Typical cost: $50-$200. ### V6 timing cover and water pump seepage (moderate) The 3.0L/3.6L high-feature V6s commonly seep oil from the timing cover gasket and coolant from the water pump as they age. Leaks are usually slow, watch levels and address before they grow; timing cover resealing is labor-heavy. Typical cost: $400-$700 (water pump); $800-$1,500 (timing cover reseal). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Chevrolet Equinox problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2014 Equinox? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (LEA Ecotec, direct injection) | LS, LT, LTZ (standard engine, all years) | 5W-30 | 5 qt | | 3.6L V6 (LFX) | LT, LTZ option (2013-2017) | 5W-30 | 6 qt | ## About the Chevrolet Equinox The Chevrolet Equinox is GM's best-selling crossover, and the 2012-2025 span covers three distinct vehicles with very different reputations. 6L from 2013) avoid that problem but drink more fuel. 5T has its own documented oil-consumption and turbocharger complaints plus a failure-prone mechanical brake-vacuum pump, so checking the dipstick between changes remains an Equinox ownership ritual. 5L turbo with a CVT (FWD) or 8-speed automatic (AWD). Across all years the key points owners look up are simple: dexos1-licensed oil (5W-30 on the older engines, 0W-20 on the turbos), Group 47/48 batteries (AGM once stop/start arrived in 2018), 140 lb-ft lug torque, and a CR2032 fob battery until the 2025 redesign switched to CR2450. Note the bolt pattern changes by generation: 5x120 (2010-2017) to 5x115 (2018 on). For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Chevrolet Equinox guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox). ## Other Chevrolet Equinox years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2015) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012) Data confidence for this generation: Verified. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2013 Equinox 2.4L LEA (oil viscosity/capacity/torque)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/chevrolet/equinox/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k-lea-k-flex/) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2015 Equinox 3.6L LFX (6 qt, 5W-30)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2015/chevrolet/equinox/3-6l-6-cyl-engine-code-3-lfx-4/) - [NHTSA TSB library, GM Special Coverage N192291100, excessive oil consumption](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10171430-9999.pdf) - [ClassAction.org, Equinox/Terrain oil-consumption settlement details (SCA 15285)](https://www.classaction.org/blog/settlement-reached-in-class-action-over-chevy-equinox-gmc-terrain-oil-consumption-here-are-the-details) - [NHTSA recall 16V-582, 2013 Equinox windshield wiper motor](https://auto-recalls.justia.com/chevrolet/equinox/2013/16v582000/index.html) - [NHTSA recall report 22V-165, 2014-2015 Equinox/Terrain wiper module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V165-9528.PDF) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Equinox placard tire sizes and pressures](https://tirepressure.org/chevrolet/equinox/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Equinox EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Chevrolet_Equinox.shtml) - [FinditParts, ACDelco PF457G cross-reference (Wix 57082, Baldwin P7442)](https://www.finditparts.com/products/3862532/acdelco-pf457g) - [TerrainForum, GM bulletin on ACDelco PF63E filter for high-feature V6](https://www.terrainforum.net/threads/pf-63-oil-filter-info.10938/) - [Turan-Foley Chevrolet, Equinox lug nut torque (140 lb-ft) by year](https://www.turanfoley.com/blogs/7280/chevy-equinox-lug-nut-torque-research/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.